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SPECIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Description of work:
Proposer will provide physical examinations for applicants and employees.
All Pre-hire examinations will meet the requirements of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training DPSST. Contractor will also act as the collection and handling agent, as directed by MCSO, for a certified laboratory of MCSO's choosing, who will perform laboratory analysis of urine and blood specimens. A courier from the certified laboratory will collect samples from the Contractor at a scheduled time once each day, though holiday pick-ups may be handled somewhat less frequently. Collection and handling procedures are listed below under Sample collections.
DPSST Examinations: Physical Examination, Medical and Work History, Vital signs, Vision Test (Titmus), Ishihara Color Vision, Audiometric Test.
Work Status Exam: Medical History, Physical Examination, Job Description review, written report. This examination is to evaluate an employee's physical condition, as related to their ability to perform the functions of their job. Contractor will complete a medical history and total system review for the affected employee, focusing on specific physical requirements as outlined in that employee's job description. The physician will report physical findings and his/her impression as to the employee's ability to meet the condition of the job description, as well as a recommendation for possible treatment or further evaluations.
In the event that the examining physician feels additional diagnostic studies are needed, Jennifer Ott will be contacted for authorization.
.. 'Information of a confidential nature, that is, evidence of drug or alcohol use or evidence of HIV would not be released to MCSO without express written consent of the employee.
If the examining physician recommends additional testing or x-rays that are not part of the standard examination, the proposer will notify the designated Sheriff's Office representatives of the request and explain the need.
No additional testing will be completed at MCSO's expense without approval of terms of exam content and price. Examination results will be scanned and emailed to Amber Beck and Keri Kern. Results should be received by the Sheriff's Office within five (5) working days of an examination.
At the request of the Sheriff's Office, the contractor may also evaluate employees with health problems or injuries affecting their work. These examinations may be billed at the standard rate charged for other patients of the contractor.
3. Sample Collections: Urine, drug sample (non DOT), Urine drug sample (DOT) and, Blood drug sample Urine/Blood specimen collection and handling procedures should include:
Obtain positive identification of individual either through presentation of photo ID (i.e. driver's license) or by employer representative identification. If employee has no photo identification, you must check with company representative for further instructions.
Use of an appropriate specimen collection packet for specified reference lab.
Instruct individual to remove all unnecessary outer garments and personal belongings such as purses and briefcases. Have individual store these items in an appropriate place. Individual may retain his/her wallet.
Use the designated lavatory with bluing agents in toilet
Instruct individual to wash his/her hands before collection
Instruct individual to provide 60 ml of urine in container provided in collection packet
Allow individual to wash his/her hands after handling specimen to laboratory personnel
If required, transfer urine specimen into appropriate urinalysis container in presence of individual.
Within 4 minutes of collection, obtain the temperature of the specimen using external temperature indicators and record on reference lab requisition where indicated.
Complete required chain of custody signature/information, a requisition, labels and evidence tape as needed.
Seal bag as instructed
Place collection packet in secure lab refrigerator for courier to pick up.
5. Medical Re-Evaluations-Requested on as needed basis.
DOT Examinations- Dot physical examinations are conducted in accordance with Federal Highway Administration guidelines 49, CFR, Chapter 3, Part 391-41-391.123 and State of Oregon regulations. Physical Examination, Vision Test (Snellen), Ishihara Color vision, Hearing Screen, Urinalysis (Dip stick).
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICE
Multnomah County is committed to integrating sustainability considerations into the way it does business, including the goods and services we buy: https://web.multco.us/sites/default/files/purchasing/documents/pur-8_guidelines_for_vendors_041212.pdf MCSO encourages vendors to offer services that are highly rated for health and safety, environmental considerations, and social equity. The Good Guide website provides product ratings relating to health, environmental and social impacts: http://www.goodguide.com/
BID DOCUMENTS
All documents for this bid are available for view and download on the Buyer Attachments page of this Sourcing Event.
The Buyer Attachments page includes the following:
Procedural Instructions
Sample Contract
BID SUBMISSION
Bids must be submitted electronically through this Sourcing Event.

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